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Story of Soil

Name: Story of Soil
Address: 2928 San Marcos Avenue, Los Olivos, CA, 93441, US
Telephone: (805) 686-1302
Price range: $$

Story of Soil is dedicated to making small-production wines crafted with intention.

04/11/2026

Gamay, but make it California. ⚡️

I’ve been obsessed with Gamay since early in my career—making it since 2018, long before people really started to recognize how well it thrives in our region.

What pulled me in was how alive it feels, and how transparently it shows a site.

Farming it biodynamically at for the past 8 years has only deepened that connection. This place has its own energy…seriously. I joke that gnomes and fairies must farm it—it really does feel that magical.

Investing in this vineyard has been such a meaningful part of my journey, so it’s incredibly rewarding to see others starting to recognize and connect with that same energy.

I’m especially honored to see this wine land at places that don’t just pour wine—they choose it with intention: (2⭐️), .sb here in Santa Barbara, and the iconic (to name a few).

The newest vintage is out now—just 200 cases made, (already down to the last 50).

So if you haven’t had it yet and are interested in understandings that energy- Grab a bottle while you can—link in bio.

03/28/2026

I Just. Wasn’t. Expecting. This. 😳 ➡️

Last Saturday I took the talented (wine director for ) out to the Sta Rita Hills to check some of our vineyards… and holy sh*t people.

Flowering? In. Mid-March.
Yeah… that’s not normal.

Budbreak already felt early—but this? This is next level. If this pace holds, we’re staring down one of the earliest harvests on record.

And here’s the kicker—early flowering isn’t just wild, it can have risks.

Rain during bloom can mess with fruit set (hello uneven clusters), and compressed timing means everything stacks up fast—less room for error, more pressure on every decision.

Oh—and did I mention? Rain is in the forecast this week here.

Cool cool cool.

It’s ok. I’m ok… I just. wasn’t. expecting. this. 😅

03/04/2026

Taking no days off.

Launching Story of Soil in California with

Last week LA, San Diego, OC
This Week San Francisco/ Bay Area
Next week Palm Springs

Excited is an understatement.

Reach out is you want us to come visit you and taste… Although wine quantities are already getting low thanks to my wine angels bringing us to incredible accounts. 💫

01/11/2026

This. Is. It. 💥

For us, choosing farming partners who practice regenerative farming is deeply personal—it’s about honoring the land that gives us everything.

We believe the soil holds stories, memory, and life, and how we care for it today shapes what we leave behind tomorrow.

Working with growers who nurture healthy soils, protect biodiversity, and farm in rhythm with nature allows us to make wines that feel alive, honest, and true to their place. These partnerships aren’t just about grapes; they’re about trust, shared values, and a collective responsibility to the future of our planet. By making wine in a more natural way, we’re choosing to slow down, listen to the land, and create something meaningful—wines that connect us to the earth, to each other, and to a hopeful future where farming restores rather than depletes.

We are honored to work with farmers like who give the reasons “why” it’s important:

“Livestock integration is a core regenerative farming tool, and sheep offer so many benefits in a vineyard. The vines are now dormant, but there is so much going on below the ground! As the sheep graze, not only are they helping to manage weeds and our cover crop, but are also promoting beneficial soil microbial activities — fertilizing and improving overall soil and ecosystem health. And they’re SO cute! 🐑🥰”
—

This. Is. DEFINITELY it.

12/25/2025

With all that is happening in the world, our sense of gratitude has never been deeper.

Thank you for supporting our small family business. Your support is not taken lightly—it is felt every single day. We are truly honored to have our wines poured into your glass, shared at your table, and woven into the dinners, conversations, and moments that matter most.

Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays from our family to yours.

With heartfelt thanks and much love,
Jess, Brady & Emerson

12/02/2025

Took me awhile to ground myself after a 100+ day harvest - but here we are…

Important notes…
When came to visit and met my team- she asked- “Is the all woman team by design?” To which we answered- “No. It was just, the best people for this job, so happened to be women.”

Truly.
The best.

I am thankful for having the leadership in my team.
as assistant winemaker leading this team and the harvest floor. You think she’s a a sweet little thing- but girl has more arm strength than anyone I know- do not arm (or thumb) wrestle her.

as cellar operations manager is more dedicated to cleanliness than all of our team combined- not to mention her diploma from - girl will trump you in any blind tasting.

Both & - our harvest interns - were forces to be reckoned with. New college graduates with the passion to learn, the eagerness to be taught and follow through like no other.
If we had full time work here- I would keep both of them FOREVER.

I am no dummy to think any of this dream could happen without those around me.
It’s these women that gave me the space to visit vineyards, execute picks, run the plan & still be a mom.

So, from the bottom of my disorganized, chaotic brain, but grateful heart-
Thank you ladies. You made this harvest not just happen, but thrive.

10/18/2025

➡️
I am
A winemaker

I am boot stompin
Dirty and hard
Sometimes I don’t have time to eat breakfast or have time brush my hair

I am tough and strong
Determined to follow the sunrise and guide the life of the vine
My attention lies in earth and fruit, wind and fog

I am
A winemaker

Dressed up
Clean and soft
Sometimes I curl my hair and paint my nails
Still determined to follow to sunrise and find the life of me
My attention lies in purpose and experience

Both are me

I am
A winemaker

08/09/2025

You know you’re an uber dork when you get super excited to go to the winery Saturday morning to see your
!!!!!!NEW FORKLIFT!!!!!
🤓🤠

Yeehaw baby!

Now help- what should we name her?
If we choose the name you recommend-we’ll send you a little wine gift.

05/11/2025

Call me crazy, but I had a baby and opened our tasting room the same year…
I had no business (money or knowledge) opening our tasting room & I had no natural ability to make a baby (Emerson was born after a long journey with fertility help).
Both were a big challenge!

That year is an absolute blur - no sleep from the new bills of a new brick and mortar and even more-no sleep from a new baby ! 🤪

I really was crazy!!!!

But here we are - I wouldn’t change a single second of any of that for anything other than what I have today.

The hard times are worth it & I am blessed.

Happy Mother’s Day to you mamas out there & Happy Mother’s Day to you wishful mothers out there (I know how you feel- hang in there.)

02/13/2025

If you want to read about the first time I tried ma*****na, read my recent wine club newsletter(link in bio). If you’re not curious about that but are interested in our newest wine releases, and why we care about our vineyard sources, read my recent wine club newsletter 😅 (link in bio).

11/19/2024

There’s a lot to be said about a “dream team” so I’ll do my best :
A dream team is not just about experience or talent. It’s about synergy—how well the team members collaborate and support one another.

A dream team thrives on trust, communication, and a shared vision. It was 1st harvest with me as assistant winemaker and she ROCKED IT! Courtney had so much focus and dedication executing my goals into achievable realities- and this is something I will forever be in grateful for-

spent her third harvest with me and I am continually inspired by her passion (not to mention her punctuality, attention to detail and her desire (DESIRE) to keep everything clean!
I am humbled to be amongst such passionate women- That I had a team this year that helped bring these wines into reality.
THANK YOU for being the best badass ALL LADY harvest team ever!

Also, behind every dream team, there are often unsung heroes who make success possible. These individuals may not be in the spotlight, but their contributions are essential - to the farm workers , working tirelessly, I am forever grateful.

MY dream team for ALL things Story of Soil cannot be possible without recognizing my husband- the man who allows me to live out MY dream while putting his dream on hold. TY

Ultimately, a dream team is the result of collective effort.

To my team,
THANK YOU for making this 2024 harvest such a special one- the wines are definitely better because of YOU!
And I could never do this alone.
Mad respect 👊🏼

Address

2928 San Marcos Avenue
Los Olivos, CA
93441

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 5pm
Tuesday	12pm - 5pm
Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

(805) 686-1302

Website

http://www.storyofsoilwine.com/

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